Govt plans new insolvency framework to bolster financial stability Shamar Blunt08/07/20260185 views The government is moving to introduce a new bankruptcy and insolvency framework later this year, in a bid to reinforce Barbados’ financial system and safeguard depositors, Minister of Finance Ryan… Read more
Archer eyes bigger role for creative sector beyond Crop Over Shamar Blunt05/07/2026073 views Minister of State in the Prime Minister’s Office with responsibility for Youth and Culture, Senator Shane Archer, wants the creative sector in Barbados transformed into a year-round economic engine. His… Read more
Muriel Gibbons celebrates 100th birthday Shamar Blunt04/07/20260142 views Defying a serious health setback that had left her family fearing the worst just months ago, Muriel Gibbons marked her 100th birthday on Thursday, celebrating the milestone surrounded by relatives,… Read more
Police commissioner Sonia Boyce sworn in with PM’s pledge of full backing Shamar Blunt03/07/20260268 views A historic appointment and rising public concern over crime converged on Friday as Prime Minister Mia Mottley vowed full government support for Sonia Boyce, the first woman to lead The… Read more
New police commissioner pledges reform, accountability, public trust Shamar Blunt03/07/20260176 views The first woman to lead The Barbados Police Service was sworn in on Friday, pledging sweeping changes to strengthen accountability, modernise policing and rebuild public trust. Speaking during her inauguration… Read more
Emancipation walk organisers expect up to 10 000 participants Shamar Blunt02/07/20260587 views Organisers of the annual Emancipation Walk and Concert are preparing for record crowds of up to 10 000 people this year, as the country celebrates the 60th anniversary of Independence… Read more
Organ donor bill: AG hails ‘watershed moment’ Shamar Blunt02/07/2026029 views Attorney General Wilfred Abrahams has hailed proposed human tissue transplant legislation as a “watershed moment” for Barbados, saying it will bring long-awaited hope to patients in need of life-saving organ… Read more
NHC tenants ‘deserve better maintenance’ as ownership awaits – Rowe Shamar Blunt01/07/2026058 views Long-serving tenants of National Housing Corporation (NHC) units deserve better treatment while they await ownership of their homes, Deputy Speaker Neil Rowe told the House of Assembly on Tuesday. While… Read more
National summer camps to expand to 51 sites Shamar Blunt01/07/20260379 views A significantly expanded National Summer Camps programme will run at up to 51 locations this year, with organisers expecting about 3 500 campers and introducing stipends for camp leaders alongside… Read more
Summer camps seek volunteers as minister warns of decline in community service Shamar Blunt01/07/2026051 views Young Barbadians have been urged to step forward and support this year’s National Summer Camps programme, as youth and culture minister Senator Shane Archer expressed concern that volunteerism across the… Read more